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1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo

Sold at Cars & Bids on May 7, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$21,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Ford Escort RS and Mexico (Europe)
Generation
Escort RS and Mexico (Europe) (1968 to 1996)
Miles shown
19,200
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WF0BXXGCABKU03756
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 7 comparable sales, 99% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$41,750 to $67,500
Median$57,000
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the Ford Escort RS and Mexico (Europe) (1968 to 1996) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $41,750 and $67,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Modified 1993 Ford Escort RS CosworthBring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2026$70,000
1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth LuxBring a Trailer, Jan. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 18, 2026$72,001
1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth LuxBring a Trailer, Nov. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 18, 2025$65,000
1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS CosworthCars & Bids, Aug. 7, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 7, 2026$33,000
23-Years-Owned 1995 Ford Escort RS CosworthBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2024$50,500
1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth - Rally CarCollecting Cars, May 15, 2025Collecting CarsMay 15, 2025$30,300
1995 Ford Escort RS CosworthBring a Trailer, July 7, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 7, 2025$57,000